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5-star Zayden Walker signs with Georgia on National Signing Day

Jeremy Johnsonby:Jeremy Johnsonabout 17 hours

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Ellaville (Ga.) Schley County five-star linebacker Zayden Walker has officially made his college plans. The No. 29 overall prospect in the 2025 On3 Industry Rankings has signed with Georgia on National Signing Day.

The Bulldogs landed Walker’s pledge back on June 6. Walker saw programs like South Carolina and Miami become real contenders for him before following his heart to Georgia.

Walker’s older brother, Jalewis Solomon plays for South Carolina and the Gamecocks were a real option for the five-star linebacker as well.

Walker connected with Georgia defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann. The five-star felt the Bulldogs could develop him over the long haul.

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“It’s definitely the development and the family feel that I had with coach Schumann,” Walker told DawgsHQ back on Sept. 3. “It’s just a really great place.”

Walker is joined by another linebacker in the class, Marietta four-star Anthony Krauh. The Bulldogs landed three blue-chip linebackers in the last two classes.

Zayden Walker Scouting Report

The early front-runner for top EDGE prospect in the 2025 cycle as a rising junior. An unverified 6-foot-2, 220 pounds. Flashes a high-end combination of on-field athleticism and functional play strength. Lines up in both two and three-point stances off the edge. Shows noticeable first-step quickness off the snap. Very strong at the point of attack. Plays with excellent leverage and uses his strong lower body to move offensive linemen both as a bull rusher and run defender. Makes some eye-popping plays in pursuit, showcasing high-end athleticism in tracking down ball carriers from the backside. Doubles as a dangerous running back, using his athleticism and strength to pick up yards after contact. Helped his team to a state title appearance as a sophomore.

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